About the Project
The Automatic Quantitative Underwater Analysis (AQUA) Boat Project is an autonomous surface vehicle designed to collect and analyze aquatic environmental data in both freshwater and saltwater environments. Engineered by a team of undergraduate researchers, the boat integrates a high-precision RTK GPS module, dissolved oxygen and temperature sensors, a pressure transducer, and an ultrasonic obstacle detector. It also features a sonar system capable of performing geological mapping of underwater terrain. The system is controlled by an Arduino Mega and a Trinket M0 microcontroller, with data logged onboard and displayed through a custom interface. The project supports environmental monitoring, ecological research, and student-led innovation initiatives.
